moistening

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of making something moist or damp.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with moistening
pastes , chastes , mastes , wastes

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Variants

List of all variants of moistening that leads to same result
moisten , moistened , moistener , moisteners , moistening , moistens , pre-moisten , pre-moistened , pre-moistening , pre-moistens , premoisten , premoistened , premoistening , premoistens

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Forms

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Moistens, Moistened, Moistening

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'moist' meaning 'wet' or 'damp'.

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Trivia

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1. Moistening is an essential process for many natural phenomena, such as the growth of plants and the development of certain foods, like cheese and bread.

2. In the context of cooking, moistening refers to the addition of liquid to a dish to prevent it from drying out during the cooking process.

3. In the medical field, moistening refers to the process of making a medication or supplement more palatable by adding water or another liquid to it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Humidification: The process of adding moisture to the air to make it more comfortable or to prevent damage to sensitive materials.

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Culture

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In literature, moistening is often used metaphorically to describe the process of bringing new life or vitality to something. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'moistening the dull roots of his youth'.

How to Memorize "moistening"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dry plant being watered, or a dry sponge absorbing water. Visualize the droplets of water making contact with the surface and spreading out.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sensation of a cool, refreshing rain shower or a glass of iced water on a hot day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Old Sod Is Now Enjoying Nourishment' to remember the spelling and pronunciation of moistening.

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